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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsVario 1918 Pilot

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Porcelain Odyssey — Ji
Atelier WenPorcelain Odyssey — Ji
MSRP $705
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$705
$388

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji owners praise the dial's beauty and legibility, with reviewers highlighting the refined Chinese cultural elements and blued-steel hands. One owner notes the automatic winding functions well, though manual winding feels rough and stiff. The case design is observed to bear a strong resemblance to the TAG Heuer Carrera. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji offers excellent value and attention to detail, particularly for its striking porcelain dial.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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